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Two recent academic studies illustrate several of the benefits of the gig economy. The University of Chicago Booth Review article Does the gig economy promote entrepreneurship? covers a study showing that gig economy employment helps people make the leap to entrepreneurship and start their own businesses. MORE
Why are modern humans obsessed with the idea of diets? Why is everybody having this undying desire to feel special? This obsession leads us to follow a diet or a certain health guru, convinced it would guarantee transformation of some sort. MORE
As people are preparing for their third month of work-from-home, the office is beginning to seem like a more attractive place. MORE
A reader asks about the placement of the phrase, “of course”: Please discuss which of the following is correct: “Of course, the photography was superb.” ” “The photography was, of course, superb.” ” “The photography was superb, of course.” MORE
A common question I’m hearing lately goes something like this: My organization has recently downsized and now I’m doing more work covering for some colleagues who were laid off. I think I deserve a raise, but is that a reasonable request given that we just had to let people go? MORE
There seem to be as many types of milk as there are letters in the alphabet these days, and two of the newer kinds are flax milk and pea milk. We’ll go over the pros and cons of each. Flax Milk. MORE
Starting and running a business is often overwhelming, especially for first-time entrepreneurs and employed individuals looking to escape the 8 am-5 pm employment. MORE
There is no denying that things have changed a great deal lately, and most will agree it’s not been for the better. Regardless of your opinion about the whys behind the changes, we’ve all been thrust into what’s being called a “new normal.”. MORE
Take a good, long look around your office (or, if you’re still working remotely, around your Zoom room). How many successful executive assistants do you see? Who is at the pinnacle of growth, productivity, and success? Are you one of those successful administrative assistants? MORE
It seems like you can’t do or say anything nowadays without someone being offended by it. It’s gotten out of hand, and I want to help. Are you sick of getting your “feathers ruffled” every time you go on social media, talk to a certain relative, or hear some BS on Zoom? MORE
VanLifers are people who travel, work and live on the road in vans, RVs, and other vehicles. And according to the recently released MBO Partners research study on digital nomads , there are about 1.7 million VanLifers roaming the country. MORE
Whenever I reflect on my daily actions, I am always impressed to see how easy it is to slip off from my best intentions. It’s as if a part of me is determined to achieve my goals while the other almost finds pleasure in sabotaging them. MORE
I've believed for a while it is possible to be over-systemized. MORE
An often-noted difference between English and the Romance languages is that in English, adjectives precede the noun. English-speakers say “the red car,” whereas French-speakers say, “the car red” ( la voiture rouge ). MORE
This episode debuts the segment format: Segment 1: Antelopes, Mice and Energy ROI. Segment 2: The Pickle Jar Theory Of Time Management. Segment 3: Tying it All Together. The post Podcast Episode 33: Antelopes, Rocks and Balance appeared first on Laura Earnest. Podcast MORE
The current business world is extremely contentious. Now, meeting your clients’ expectations is not enough. You need to exceed them to stand out in the crowd. If your customers are surfing the web at 4 A.M. in the morning with a fiery issue regarding your company, they await you to respond to it. MORE
We all have experienced failures, either big or small. They are life events that, admittedly, are not great experiences and can bring us a lot of negative thoughts. When we fail at something, we generally have two choices to consider. MORE
One of the more interesting findings of the MBO Partners 2020 Digital Nomad study is the large number of Americans who aren't currently digital nomads who say they want to be. MORE
A reader asks, Could you comment on Halloween words such as jack-o’-lantern vs jack o’ lantern and Trick-or-treat vs Trick or treat? I’ll add the word Halloween to the list. MORE
Seasonal changes, especially when transitioning from warmer to cooler months, can be a cause for skin worries. Decreasing temperatures mean a drop in humidity, taking much-needed moisture away from your skin. MORE
Moving can be a stressful time because there is an overwhelming amount of things that need to be done. You have to find a new place , pack up all your things, haul them, put them in your new home, arrange utilities, and more. It’s easy to forget something, and mistakes can be very costly. MORE
Before my use of Facebook, I imagined that, apart from insignificant personal differences, most people I know agreed on matters of true and false, right and wrong, good and evil. No more. MORE
Growing your small business is something you will do over the course of time, and you should not rush to do so too quickly. This holds true for any types of business. MORE
How to stay visible and in the loop with your Executive while working from home We are living in strange times. I know many of you will be working from home, trying to juggle your home life and your work life more than ever - while not leaving your home [.]. MORE
Most business owners know how much profit they’re raking in at the top of the funnel, but how many are aware of how much failed payments are holding them back? The Cost of Failed Payments. Every year in America, customer churn costs businesses $136 billion. MORE
Are you respected at work? For many, the answer is "no" and that can make life a little more miserable when you're at work. People may be rude to you or treat you unprofessionally. MORE
When we think about task management tools, we consider all the ways they can help us work better, faster, more efficiently. But have you ever looked at your favorite tool and considered how you could use it to improve your life ? MORE
The best way to watch your business plummet is to not have a good marketing strategy. Great marketing makes a great bottom line. It’s time to ramp up your digital marketing game. Using technology to market your business in this age is the most powerful form of promotion. MORE
When you’re a small business owner, every penny counts. And when you have customers or clients who have failed to get their payment to you on time, it’s enough to make any business owner a little anxious. MORE
Being able to manage our time effectively is without a doubt one of the best “superpowers” we can possess. In fact, according to a recent study by IBM surveying over 2 million professionals, it was identified as the second most important skill to master in this new era of work. MORE
I’ll admit it, when COVID-19 came to town this past March I was secretly excited that we were ordered to quarantine. Finally, I thought, a legitimate excuse to hunker down at home and stop the hustle! Work slowed down. I embraced my role as chief laundry-doer-dinner-maker-house keeper. MORE
Developing a growth mindset Developing a Growth Mindset doesn’t have to be complicated, even in the midst of a global health crisis. Let’s be real for a moment… and put things into perspective. Do you honestly believe that you’ll never progress or accomplish anything new in your career or life? [.]. MORE
An unprecedented global health crisis has forced many countries to implement quarantine and lockdown protocols to contain its spread. Because of this, people are left to stay at home for longer periods of time than they could ever imagine. MORE
One of the biggest pain points with organization that has a significant impact on our productivity is the existence of piles. And when I say piles, I mean both physical and digital piles. For example, stacks of mail, unpacked boxes, unread email, a full but clean dishwasher. MORE
I needed something easy and effective for November, since this is National Novel Writing Month. For those that don't know, I will produce 50,000 words in 30 days during this month. Since I have done this many years (and completed all but one), I know that I need some extra help during this month. MORE
The number of U.S. digital nomads grew from 7.3 million in 2019 to 10.9 million in 2020, a 49% increase. This data comes from COVID-19 and the Rise of the Digital Nomad , which is the report on the third year of an ongoing research series on digital nomads conducted by MBO Partners. MORE
Dumb Little Man
OCTOBER 26, 2020
We all have experienced failures, either big or small. They are life events that, admittedly, are not great experiences and can bring us a lot of negative thoughts. When we fail at something, we generally have two choices to consider.
Eat Your Career
OCTOBER 27, 2020
A common question I’m hearing lately goes something like this: My organization has recently downsized and now I’m doing more work covering for some colleagues who were laid off. I think I deserve a raise, but is that a reasonable request given that we just had to let people go?
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Practically Perfect PA
OCTOBER 26, 2020
How to stay visible and in the loop with your Executive while working from home We are living in strange times. I know many of you will be working from home, trying to juggle your home life and your work life more than ever - while not leaving your home [.].
Simple Productivity Blog
OCTOBER 31, 2020
I needed something easy and effective for November, since this is National Novel Writing Month. For those that don't know, I will produce 50,000 words in 30 days during this month. Since I have done this many years (and completed all but one), I know that I need some extra help during this month.
Office Dynamics
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Take a good, long look around your office (or, if you’re still working remotely, around your Zoom room). How many successful executive assistants do you see? Who is at the pinnacle of growth, productivity, and success? Are you one of those successful administrative assistants?
Small Business Labs
OCTOBER 6, 2020
The number of U.S. digital nomads grew from 7.3 million in 2019 to 10.9 million in 2020, a 49% increase. This data comes from COVID-19 and the Rise of the Digital Nomad , which is the report on the third year of an ongoing research series on digital nomads conducted by MBO Partners.
Dumb Little Man
OCTOBER 5, 2020
I’ll admit it, when COVID-19 came to town this past March I was secretly excited that we were ordered to quarantine. Finally, I thought, a legitimate excuse to hunker down at home and stop the hustle! Work slowed down. I embraced my role as chief laundry-doer-dinner-maker-house keeper.
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Practically Perfect PA
OCTOBER 9, 2020
Developing a growth mindset Developing a Growth Mindset doesn’t have to be complicated, even in the midst of a global health crisis. Let’s be real for a moment… and put things into perspective. Do you honestly believe that you’ll never progress or accomplish anything new in your career or life? [.].
Simple Productivity Blog
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Self-care: so simple, yet so powerful. I'm not talking pampering here. But the basics. And the challenge I just spent had some unexpected benefits. The post 30 Day Challenge Wrapup: Self-Care Challenge appeared first on Laura Earnest. 30 Day Challenge
Daily Writing Tips
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Before my use of Facebook, I imagined that, apart from insignificant personal differences, most people I know agreed on matters of true and false, right and wrong, good and evil. No more.
Small Business Labs
OCTOBER 26, 2020
One of the more interesting findings of the MBO Partners 2020 Digital Nomad study is the large number of Americans who aren't currently digital nomads who say they want to be.
Dumb Little Man
OCTOBER 6, 2020
It seems like you can’t do or say anything nowadays without someone being offended by it. It’s gotten out of hand, and I want to help. Are you sick of getting your “feathers ruffled” every time you go on social media, talk to a certain relative, or hear some BS on Zoom?
Small Business CEO
OCTOBER 22, 2020
Growing your small business is something you will do over the course of time, and you should not rush to do so too quickly. This holds true for any types of business.
Jen Lawrence
OCTOBER 12, 2020
When we think about task management tools, we consider all the ways they can help us work better, faster, more efficiently. But have you ever looked at your favorite tool and considered how you could use it to improve your life ?
Simple Productivity Blog
OCTOBER 25, 2020
Eating frogs? Well, if you eat a frog first thing in the morning, nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day. And that applies to productivity as well. Brian Tracy's book, Eat That Frog!
Daily Writing Tips
OCTOBER 20, 2020
A reader asks about the placement of the phrase, “of course”: Please discuss which of the following is correct: “Of course, the photography was superb.” ” “The photography was, of course, superb.” ” “The photography was superb, of course.”
Small Business Labs
OCTOBER 13, 2020
VanLifers are people who travel, work and live on the road in vans, RVs, and other vehicles. And according to the recently released MBO Partners research study on digital nomads , there are about 1.7 million VanLifers roaming the country.
Dumb Little Man
OCTOBER 29, 2020
Seasonal changes, especially when transitioning from warmer to cooler months, can be a cause for skin worries. Decreasing temperatures mean a drop in humidity, taking much-needed moisture away from your skin.
Small Business CEO
OCTOBER 21, 2020
Starting and running a business is often overwhelming, especially for first-time entrepreneurs and employed individuals looking to escape the 8 am-5 pm employment.
Jen Lawrence
OCTOBER 5, 2020
One of the biggest pain points with organization that has a significant impact on our productivity is the existence of piles. And when I say piles, I mean both physical and digital piles. For example, stacks of mail, unpacked boxes, unread email, a full but clean dishwasher.
Simple Productivity Blog
OCTOBER 20, 2020
This episode debuts the segment format: Segment 1: Antelopes, Mice and Energy ROI. Segment 2: The Pickle Jar Theory Of Time Management. Segment 3: Tying it All Together. The post Podcast Episode 33: Antelopes, Rocks and Balance appeared first on Laura Earnest. Podcast
Daily Writing Tips
OCTOBER 25, 2020
A reader asks, Could you comment on Halloween words such as jack-o’-lantern vs jack o’ lantern and Trick-or-treat vs Trick or treat? I’ll add the word Halloween to the list.
Small Business Labs
OCTOBER 15, 2020
Two recent academic studies illustrate several of the benefits of the gig economy. The University of Chicago Booth Review article Does the gig economy promote entrepreneurship? covers a study showing that gig economy employment helps people make the leap to entrepreneurship and start their own businesses.
Dumb Little Man
OCTOBER 14, 2020
An unprecedented global health crisis has forced many countries to implement quarantine and lockdown protocols to contain its spread. Because of this, people are left to stay at home for longer periods of time than they could ever imagine.
Small Business CEO
OCTOBER 9, 2020
The best way to watch your business plummet is to not have a good marketing strategy. Great marketing makes a great bottom line. It’s time to ramp up your digital marketing game. Using technology to market your business in this age is the most powerful form of promotion.
45 Things
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Are you respected at work? For many, the answer is "no" and that can make life a little more miserable when you're at work. People may be rude to you or treat you unprofessionally.
Simple Productivity Blog
OCTOBER 18, 2020
I've believed for a while it is possible to be over-systemized.
Daily Writing Tips
OCTOBER 13, 2020
An often-noted difference between English and the Romance languages is that in English, adjectives precede the noun. English-speakers say “the red car,” whereas French-speakers say, “the car red” ( la voiture rouge ).
Dumb Little Man
OCTOBER 19, 2020
As people are preparing for their third month of work-from-home, the office is beginning to seem like a more attractive place.
Dumb Little Man
OCTOBER 21, 2020
The current business world is extremely contentious. Now, meeting your clients’ expectations is not enough. You need to exceed them to stand out in the crowd. If your customers are surfing the web at 4 A.M. in the morning with a fiery issue regarding your company, they await you to respond to it.
Dumb Little Man
OCTOBER 23, 2020
There is no denying that things have changed a great deal lately, and most will agree it’s not been for the better. Regardless of your opinion about the whys behind the changes, we’ve all been thrust into what’s being called a “new normal.”.
Dumb Little Man
OCTOBER 22, 2020
There seem to be as many types of milk as there are letters in the alphabet these days, and two of the newer kinds are flax milk and pea milk. We’ll go over the pros and cons of each. Flax Milk.
Dumb Little Man
OCTOBER 1, 2020
Moving can be a stressful time because there is an overwhelming amount of things that need to be done. You have to find a new place , pack up all your things, haul them, put them in your new home, arrange utilities, and more. It’s easy to forget something, and mistakes can be very costly.
Dumb Little Man
OCTOBER 20, 2020
Most business owners know how much profit they’re raking in at the top of the funnel, but how many are aware of how much failed payments are holding them back? The Cost of Failed Payments. Every year in America, customer churn costs businesses $136 billion.
Dumb Little Man
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Why are modern humans obsessed with the idea of diets? Why is everybody having this undying desire to feel special? This obsession leads us to follow a diet or a certain health guru, convinced it would guarantee transformation of some sort.
Dumb Little Man
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Being able to manage our time effectively is without a doubt one of the best “superpowers” we can possess. In fact, according to a recent study by IBM surveying over 2 million professionals, it was identified as the second most important skill to master in this new era of work.
Dumb Little Man
OCTOBER 13, 2020
Whenever I reflect on my daily actions, I am always impressed to see how easy it is to slip off from my best intentions. It’s as if a part of me is determined to achieve my goals while the other almost finds pleasure in sabotaging them.
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